Global News 24: July 19, 2023 | Frustration grows as BC port workers' strike reignites

Frustration is growing over British Columbia's port labour dispute, after union leaders rejected a settlement to end the conflict, then issued and rescinded a strike notice within the same day. Neetu Garcha looks at the worsening hit to the Canadian economy and the calls for the federal government to intervene.

Russian missile and drone strikes have blasted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa for a second straight day. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, the Kremlin says it's retribution on Ukraine for an attack on a key bridge to occupied Crimea.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is staring down another round of criminal charges over his alleged efforts to overrule the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. This means he could be indicted for a third time this year. And as Jackson Proskow reports, Trump's legal troubles aren't affecting his push to reclaim the White House.

While there's no federal election marked on the calendar, political parties and candidates are in constant campaign mode on social media. David Akin explains how politicians are increasing their digital presence to lure volunteers, donors and voter support.

While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, an early diagnosis can make a major difference in managing symptoms and planning for the future. Katherine Ward explains how artificial intelligence could help optometrists detect the devastating brain disease earlier than ever before.

Plus, the stage is set for one of the most bizarre box office battles in recent memory, as "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" hit movie theatres simultaneously. Mike Armstrong looks at how the blockbusters have inspired "Barbenheimer," a mashup that's more than a meme.